• Employment
• Term Time, Permanent
• Salary
• £24,720 Actual includes holiday pay
• Location
• Farnham
• Hours
• 30 hours a week, Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3pm

BENEFITS – What is in it for you?

• To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
• Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
• Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
• Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.

ABOUT US-

Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester.

Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – 

• Support the Manager in overseeing daily activities, ensuring they’re tailored to each child’s needs. Help plan exciting, inclusive community trips that build independence, life skills, and reflect the interests of the children. Our goal: a fun, high-quality play and leisure programme where every child can thrive.
• Provide consistent physical and emotional support to children at 555, recognising and responding to their needs with care and compassion during challenging times.
• To be a role model to all staff and to provide ongoing support and encouragement to the staff team in an appropriate manner.
• To lead the service in the absence of the Manager.

You’ll be great if….

• You have at least 2 years’ experiencein childcare, youth work or a similar setting.
• You’re a natural motivator – able to lead, organise, and support a team professionally, even in a relaxed and informal environment.
• You have experience managing behaviour that challenges and can stay calm under pressure.
• You’re great at prioritising, using common sense and sound judgement to make decisions.
• You’re Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges.
• You’re Organised, resilient and hands-on.

Paediatric First Aid and CPI training are desirable (or a willingness to undertake training).

Join us to help build and shape an exciting new service and make a real difference from the start.

Challengers is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff must share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate – if this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

Closing Date – 23/01/2026

Interview Date – 28/01/2026